IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE BUILDING INSPECTOR

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 4:35pm

Thank you to all the property owners who reported flood damage in their homes over the last week. Please understand that I am unable to contact each one of you separately, due to the overwhelming amount of damage reported, however I am using this information to track and report damage throughout the Town. I spent last week, along with the help of the New Hanover County Inspections staff, performing preliminary damage assessment of the entire Town. This week the NC State Emergency Management Team joined me to perform their assessments. This process is a critical step needed to allow the State to advocate for assistance from the Federal Government.

While working to clean up and repair the damage in your homes, please be aware that even in the event of a storm, all work must comply with the North Carolina Building Code, State and Local Flood and CAMA Regulations, and local zoning ordinances. Please make sure that you or your contractor are following the proper permitting and inspection procedures.

Please visit https://www.floodsmart.gov/ for additional information and for help starting a claim.

If you have any questions, please email me at b.white@tokb.org.

Bethany White, Building Inspector